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Batavia Public School District 101 Board of Education Welcomes Two New Members
Batavia Public School District 101 is pleased to welcome Tara Gray and Patrick Ryan as the newest members of the Board of Education. The appointments fill two vacancies created following the resignations of former Board members in May. Tara Gray was sworn into office during the Board's regular meeting on June 23, 2026, while Patrick Ryan took the oath of office during a Special Board of Education Meeting on July 13, 2026. "We are grateful to everyone who expressed interest in serving our community
Vanguard Gifted Academy Completes Campus Safety and Accessibility Restoration Project with Grant from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
Vanguard Gifted Academy is proud to announce the successful completion of its campus safety and accessibility restoration project, made possible in part by a grant from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley. As a local nonprofit microschool operating independently of government funding, Vanguard Gifted Academy relies on the generosity of community partners, donors, and grants to maintain its facility. Being named among the Community Foundation's Spring 2026 Discretionary Program Grantees has
SciTech Announces Adam Sparks as New Director of Programs and Education
[Batavia, Illinois] — [06.01.2026] — SciTech is proud to announce the appointment of AdamSparks as the organization’s new Director of Programs and Education. Bringing nearly two decades of experience in education, nonprofit leadership, and program development, Sparks will lead the continued growth and innovation of SciTech’s STEM education initiatives and community programming. Throughout his career, Sparks has dedicated himself to creating meaningful educational experiences rooted in relationship
Vanguard Gifted Academy Students Join Millions Globally for World Maths Day 2026
This week, students at Vanguard Gifted Academy joined an international community of learners to participate in World Maths Day, one of the world’s largest education events. Hosted by 3P Learning, the event challenges students to test their mathematical fluency through live, 60-second "Mathletics" rounds against peers from across the globe. While the event features a global leaderboard, the focus for Vanguard students was centered on personal growth and the mastery of "fact fluency." Rather than
